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September 14, 2026

Missouri State Highway Patrol officers honored for advancing highway safety through The Research Foundation’s YTOP

Sgt. Justin Ewing and Cpl. Justin Howard of the Missouri State Highway Patrol were awarded the 2026 Beyond the Traffic Stop Award.

September 9, 2026

Accelerated nursing students receive scholarships from The Research Foundation

The Research Foundation recently awarded $130,075 in scholarships to students accepted into the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) programs.

August 25, 2026

The Research Foundation raises more than $162,000 at the 37th Annual Research Golf Classic

The annual Golf Classic was hosted at Oakwood Country Club in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, August 24.

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